Hipotronics Integrates FR3 Fluid Into Its Products

Hipotronics, Inc. is now a part of the Hubbell Sustainability Initiative (HSI). HSI represents an enterprise-wide commitment to develop sustainable products and business practices.

Hipotronics has begun implementing sustainable design strategies throughout product development stages and manufacturing processes. The company now integrates Envirotemp FR3 – a natural and earth-friendly ester-based fluid made from renewable vegetable based oil – into the products listed below:
800PL Series: DC Hipots

• 815PL – 15kV DC Hipot
• 880PL – 80kV DC Hipot
• 8120-5PL – 120kV Two Piece DC Hipot
• 8170-5PL – 170kV Two Piece DC Hipot

HVT Series: Portable AC Hipot Testers

• 30HVT – 30kV Portable AC Hipot Tester
• 60HVT – 60kV Portable AC Hipot Tester
• 100HVT – 100kV Portable AC Hipot Tester
• 120HVT – 120kV Portable AC Hipot Tester

CF30 – 30kV Primary Cable Fault Locator
CF70 – 70kV Primary Cable Fault Locator
OC90D – Digital Liquid Dielectric Testing Equipment
HD125 – Bench Top Hipot Tester (~0-25kV DC/10kV AC)
HD140 – Bench Top Hipot Tester (~0-40kV DC/15.5kV AC)

With its environmental safety features and high-quality performance characteristics, the new FR3 fluid delivers substantial benefits to Hipotronics customers. Look for the sticker on products.
Benefits:

• Increased dielectric strength
• Makes accidents or spills far less costly to businesses
• Does not contain silicones, halogens, petroleum
• Extended insulation lifetime
• Part of the Federal BioPreferred® Program
• Received Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency